Bases

Origional 1980s Citadel Bases are essential to hard core Oldhammer, so best study the pic below and do some research before jumping on eBay. 

Read the publications to know the correct base sizes for your miniatures, eg. Goblins 20mm, Orcs 25mm.

Identification

20mm Bases will say 1984 on the underside.

25mm Bases can say 1984 or be blank except for four identifying circular mould marks. 

Cavalry Bases as shown above have no date on the underside and in their case it is that and the mould lines on the underside that identify them to the correct time period. 

Beware of more modern GW releases and of course the myriad knock offs now available. Stay hard core, be patient and find some origionals!

Also note that some bases in their origional 1980s forms are still available from Games Workshop:

Citadel Monster Bases (40mm)

https://www.warhammer.com/en-GB/shop/warhammer-the-old-world-40x40mm-5-pack-2024

Citadel Large Monster Bases (50mm)

https://www.warhammer.com/en-GB/shop/warhammer-the-old-world-50x50mm-5-pack-2024

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